"!!"
On Sabaody Archipelago, amid the many mangrove trees, countless chaotic shouts blended into one. Their words were impossible to make out, but the thunderous roar was enough to say everything.
Their emotions had been roused in an instant, all because of Joker's promise!
All they had to do was be the first to sit upon the Void Throne, and with Joker's backing, they could become the King of the World...
The temptation was overwhelming!
Even those ambitious people who thought highly of themselves couldn't help but feel their hearts stir.
"King of the World!"
Someone roared the words. Those simple four words quickly struck a chord with everyone, and the meaningless shouts converged into a single voice.
"King of the World!!"
The excitement spread like a virus. Even someone as unambitious as Brownie could feel his heart pounding.
When people were caught up in a boiling crowd, their emotions seemed to merge into one.
The shouts shook heaven and earth.
Several agents holding Visual Den Den Mushi felt a deep chill. They were overcome with the helplessness and fear of facing a massive tsunami.
This time, the tsunami was a sea of people.
"How are we supposed to report something like this?!"
"The last time I heard anyone mention the King of the World was in Rocks' era." An old agent had almost forgotten all about those days.
Then, in silence, he pointed the camera at Joker, perched on a branch of Grove 69, careful not to get too close.
"Heh heh heh heh..."
Buggy wore a cheerful smile. It wasn't manic; instead, there was a hint of coldness to it.
Still, he could feel the warmth in his heart, stirred by the jubilant atmosphere around him.
He liked a lively crowd.
"How are you planning to put them